21 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
1
Deposed Mexico President Francisco I. Madero will be held in prison indefinitely amid political upheaval and rising charges against him. The political crisis deepens as factions clash over governance.
Mexico City reports Francisco Madero charged with responsibility for Colonel Riverell’s death amid a push by deputies to require accountability for funds spent during his administration. Huerta’s new government oath scene shows Diaz and aides amid a tense transfer of power.
Unsettled conditions bring rain tonight or Saturday with a turn to colder temperatures. The forecast notes lingering showers and a drop in high temperatures across the region.
Crowds fill streets to witness the march of troops from the arsenal and the National Palace plaza as Diaz appears in civilian clothes on horseback. Huerta receives Diaz and his staff, with cheers and confetti. President Huerta orders nationwide release of political prisoners, including 150 overlooked inmates at the local penitentiary.
The A., L. & G. announces April 7th rate changes expanding the Monroe to Rock Island Lines territory in Arkansas north of Crossett and the area between Tinsman and El Dorado. The revised class and commodity rates cover dry goods, cotton goods, canned goods, implements, packing products, soap, stoves, rice, sugar and related items. Monroe jobbers are expected to benefit.
New Orleans Feb 21 The case centers on notary James Woulfe and his associate James Jamison who is accused of signing notes totaling over 21000 on fourteen mortgage notes. Jamison allegedly assisted Woulfe in backing books and racing ventures including a 75000 winning in Chicago and trips to racing hubs. Woulfe’s dealings with the House of the Good Shepherd are said to be prompt with no losses.
Associated Press reports that Chancellor John Allison ruled in favor of the College of Bishops of the Southern Methodist Church in the Vanderbilt University dispute. The decision upheld the church body’s right to elect its own members to the Board of Trustees over the trustees’ claims.
A Mexican populace remains unsettled as revolutions ripple through the republic. Citizens express concern over the extent and potential impact of ongoing upheavals on governance and daily life.
House committee reported a measure appropriating 146000000 dollars for naval funding. Investigations or debates in committee rooms framed the bill as key to fleet modernization and defense readiness with party lines showing split opinions.
Reports from Mexico City on February 21 indicate continued unrest beyond the capital as Huerta consolidates power. Rebel leaders including Orozco Aguilla and Delallao appear aligned with the new regime while northern governors resist. fears of further killings and wholesale punishment circulate amid disputed claims.
Sofia reports that one hundred Christians were killed yesterday in Venaminia by Turkish troops, with similar massacres alleged across Thatalja district. A Delhi delegation including Mayor J. L. Anding and editor L. N. Marks toured Monroe.
The Senate passed the annual diplomatic and consular appropriation for 3.7 million to support the foreign service and will seek conference committee perfection. The public buildings bill totals about 20 million more than the House bill, funding a Potomac memorial bridge to Arlington National Cemetery at 5 million.
The naval appropriation bill totaling 146 million dollars seeks two battleships, a transport, a supply ship, six destroyers and four submarines. Democrats are nearly split on two ships while Republicans largely back at least two battleships a year. The measure faces votes and minority challenges as fiscal contentions also unfold in river and harbor funding debates.
I M Parker 47 a well known Monroe Ouachita Parish citizen died at his home 3820 North Third Street at 445 this morning after a brief illness dating from Saturday He is survived by his wife and two children Funeral services will be held at his home tomorrow morning at 1030 Interment will be in City Cemetery Western Star Lodge No 24 F and A M will attend and conduct the grave services Members meet at the Masonic Hall at 915 He was active in agriculture and had a wide circle of friends in Monroe and the parish
Stonewall Lodge No 8 Knights of Pythias celebrated the organization’s founding with an exemplification and banquet. Grand Chancellor Judson Harris attended along with Hon L B Bentley of New Orleans who spoke on fraternal benefits and fifty years of good done by such groups. Visiting Pythians from multiple lodges were listed, sharing in the anniversary celebration and banquet.
Secretary Knox with President Taft approval told Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City to convey a US seriousness about not allowing Francisco Madero to be summarily executed. The message noted he should not be slaughtered for political crimes without fair trial and suggested exile as the likely fate instead. Ambassador Wilson reported Madero would not be railroaded to sell out or be summarily executed.
The Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce will report radical amendments to Sherman law next week aimed at removing the Supreme Court’s discretionary power. Jules W. Park of Loch Lomond is a registered guest at the New Star Hotel today.
The House Ways and Means Committee now favors a plan to free sugar voting alignment. Supporters say the measure could simplify policy and boost trade, while opponents seek more study before any enactment.
Washington February 21. Ten of fourteen Democrat members on the Ways and Means Committee are not original Wilson men and the question arises whether they will press a free sugar bill. Louisiana’s anti free sugar stance is noted as influencing Underwood and Clark. The article notes stormy meetings and a power struggle over committee vacancies and control of House affairs.
In Montgomery Alabama February 21 public schools across the state held temperance exercises under the new law requiring Temperance Day observance in schools.
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